Things To Do

Whether you choose to enjoy the warm, cozy ambiance of the Main Lodge sitting room and it's adjoining game room or the pristine beauty of our great outdoors, you will find many activities and attractions to enhance your stay. Brindley's lodge is a gathering place for many of our guests to enjoy ping pong, billiards, TV, video games and each other. On cool spring, fall and winter evenings, choose a book from our library, settle into one of our overstuffed leather chairs and escape to the authors world. Perhaps instead of reading you'd like to work on one of our many jig saw puzzles or play a board game with friends. A large fieldstone fireplace adds to the north woods ambiance.

Connected to the sitting room is our front desk and store. We sell convenience groceries, dairy products, candy, ice cream cones, sodas and fishing tackle. Should you get hungry we have pizza.

Outdoors the sandy beach and sheltered bay waters enable water enthusiasts to swim, sail, water-ski or relax in the sun. Get physical by using our bicycles, sail boats, canoes, water bikes, kayaks, playground equipment and lawn games. Planned activities such as sailing lessons, turtle races, a week long treasure hunt, fishing contests, campfires, and more provide additional fun for everyone.

Here is a list of the items available for your complimentary use as a registered guest at Brindley's Harbor Resort. For additional area amenities, you can visit our extensive list at the bottom of the page.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Early June through Mid August

Any changes will be posted in the master activities schedule near the lodge front door.

MONDAYS

9:00 AMFirst clue for "Anchor" (treasure) Hunt Location: Lodge

The “anchor” is a miniature two-inch brass anchor which is hidden in a place that does not require digging or climbing to find it. Additional clues are posted at 9:00 each morning until the anchor is found. The “prize for finding the anchor is $10.00 and a 12 inch pizza of your choice.

1:00 PMSail Boat Instruction and Sailing Location: Lodge Dock

Requires warm and breezy weather. Wear your swimsuit and life jacket. If you miss the scheduled instruction or if we are delayed by bad weather, ask a staff member to reschedule a personal checkout for you.

TUESDAYS

6:00-7:30 PMBingoLocation: Lodge

A long time Brindley’s tradition. $.25 per card per game goes to the winner’s pot. We need at least 10 players to make the game fun.

WEDNESDAYS

2:00 PMTurtle RacesLocation: Lodge

We provide the turtles. Rain postponement date to Friday at 2:00.

THURSDAYS

6:00 AM - 4:00 PMFishing Contest Location: Bait House

We have both an adult and children’s division. The largest game fish by weight wins. Weigh in at 4:00 PM. You must be present at the weigh-in to win. Just for fun. Trophies to winners and goodies for all the children.

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AREA ATTRACTIONS

We are 15 paved miles from the lakeside village of Walker.

The Leech Lake area has unique shops, stores, restaurants, the Cass County Museum, golf courses and the Northern Lights Casino as well as all these area attractions:

TRAILS SYSTEM

Sitting smack dab in the middle of 300 miles of snowmobile trails, including the 49-mile, multi-use Heartland Trail and the 100-mile, paved Paul Bunyan Trail, Walker is simply the epicenter of the most prolific trail system in northern Minnesota, making the area a Mecca for snowmobiling, biking, rollerblading, walking, hiking and cross-country skiing. With 7 segment maps and over 14 individual city maps and descriptions, find everything you need at: www.paulbunyantrail.com

CASINOS

Northern Lights Casino offers 24-hour action and serves up some seriously big music and comedy entertainment. Ron White, Pat Benatar, Air Supply, George Jones, .38 Special, Lonestar, Smashmouth and Mark Will are just a few of the performers booked over the years. Northern Lights Casino

SHOPPING

Walker has some of the most unique shopping in northern Minnesota and showcases it all with its quaint downtown area. Shop for name-brand clothing, kitchen gadgets, outdoor gear and much more at these quality local merchants:

A Love of Horseback Riding? We Have That!

NATIONAL FORESTS & PARKS

Leech Lake is in the heart of the large Chippewa National Forest. There are numerous areas of interest and opportunities to explore. Popular areas include:

Itasca State Park - headwaters of the Mississippi River. Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. The park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand under towering 200 year old pines at Preacher's Grove. A fun adventure is climbing the Aiton Heights Fire Tower. A scenic 5.5-mile paved bicycle trail runs along the east side of Lake Itasca and connects Douglas Lodge and the Mississippi Headwaters. Rental bikes (including electric-assist bikes) are available May through mid-October near the Boat Landing. The north entrance is on U.S. Highway 200 about an hourâ€™s drive from Brindley's. Summer hours: 8 AM - 7 PM daily. Itasca State Park

Shingobee Recreation Area - Six miles of hiking/cross-country ski trails loop through mixed aspen, birch and pine woods along two small lakes and the Shingobee River. Rolling terrain and scenic overlooks. The trail system connects to the North Country National Scenic Trail. Hiking is available year-round. Trails are groomed for cross-country skiing as conditions permit. A snow sledding hill is open as conditions permit. Located six miles Southwest of Walker on Highway 34.

The "Lost 40" - is a (actually 144 acres) stand of virgin red and white pine forest that was untouched by early loggers due to an error that incorrectly mapped the area as a lake. These white and red pines are 300 - 400 years old ! A long hour drive north to Alvwood MN. More information is available from the Chippewa National Forest, Walker Ranger District. (218) 547-1044. www.fs.fed.us/r9/chippewa

OTHER

Deep Portage Conservation Reserve - is an education/outdoor recreation center with interpretive programs, wildflower garden displays, study groups, land use demonstrations and recreation opportunities of birding, hiking, hunting and skiing. It is located about 10 miles east of Hackensack. Phone: 218-682-2325. www.deep-portage.org.